Huskers unable to withstand Memphis runs, fall to Tigers

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Nebraska men's basketball team suffered its third loss in its last four games, falling to Memphis 73-61 at the ESPN Events Invitational.
Nebraska scored the first two points of the game, but an 11-0 run by the Tigers helped Memphis take hold of the game.
The Huskers worked their way back into the contest, tying it up with 48 seconds left to play in the first half before a Keonte Kennedy three-pointer gave Memphis the lead back just before halftime.
Nebraska would never get any closer.
The Tigers built leads as large as 16 points, and Memphis led by double figures for the final 11:24.
Emmanuel Bandoumel led Nebraska with 18 points on 5-of-9 shooting, including 3-of-4 from behind the arc. He also added five rebounds and five assists. Derrick Walker added 15 points on 7-of-11 shooting, while Keisei Tominaga hit three three-pointers in an 11-point effort.
Kendric Davis paced Memphis with a game-high 21 points and seven assists.
Memphis made nearly half of its field goals, connecting on 29-of-49 shots. The Tigers also forced Nebraska into 20 turnovers.
The Huskers will play their final game in the tournament Sunday against